I’m lactose intolerant and dairy foods cause me intestinal pain. I retain water after I eat sugar foods and the next morning my eyes are swollen, my joints hurt and I feel sluggish. Therefore, I don’t eat sugar or dairy foods often; my mouth loves them, but my body hates them. However, I don’t deny myself anything so when I really want ice cream I buy it, enjoy it, and then...
When I say green cabbage what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Is it corned beef or coleslaw? If I said sweet potatoes, would you think casserole or Thanksgiving? If those were your answers than you are narrow minded when it comes to food; you tend to see, and eat, food in the same familiar way. Sweet potatoes are full of vitamin A, C, iron, calcium and fiber; don’t limit this...
Do you feel cheated and deprived when you deny yourself your favorite foods? I’m embarrassed to admit this, but when I deny myself my favorite foods I get into an “I feel cheated, deprived and it’s not fair” mentality. With that mindset, I end up eating everything in sight not only the foods I denied myself, but anything else that I’ve labeled forbidden. I’ve learned...
Why do people prefer the easy way of doing things? If you can find an easy way to do a difficult job then it makes sense to use the easier way. The easy way loses its value, however, if the end product is compromised. Eating is a job we have to do numerous times everyday. Sometimes we need the easy way because we need quick nourishment. The food conveniences we’re constantly surrounded...
